ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Process Technology
Program Description
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Process Technology is the ability to understand, operate,
Associate of Applied Science Degree
shutdown, analyze and troubleshoot industrial processes.
Process Technology ...........................................66-67 credit hours
(2 years)
The Process Technology program at ACC prepares
students to become process technicians in the refining,
petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas production,
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food, metals, minerals, and other process industries.
Process Technology ................................................. 40 credit hours
(1.5 years)
Technical knowledge and skills will be gained in areas
such as operating equipment, instrumentation systems,
process systems, process troubleshooting and computer
applications.
ACC is a fully accredited college and certified by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. The
Program Information
Process Technology program is fully endorsed by the
Industry and Education Group of the North America Coast
The Process Technology Associate Degree program costs
Process Technology Alliance and recognized by Texas Skills
approximately $6,200*. This investment in your future
Standards Board.
includes a pre-set curriculum sequence, in-district tuition,
fees, and textbooks.
* Program costs are subject to change.
Career Opportunities
Process Technicians are in great demand in the Gulf Coast
area, across the U.S. and in many other countries. Alvin
Community College graduates have close to a 100%
job placement rate and many students are hired before
graduation. Starting annual salaries for process operators
in the Houston Metropolitan Area is $60,000 per year with
excellent benefits.
For more information call 281-756-3785 or email
ProcessTech@alvincollege.edu.
Alvin Community College does not discriminate against anyone
on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national
origin, or veteran status. The College reserves the right to alter or
discontinue courses and programs.
3110 Mustang Road
Alvin, Texas 77511
281-756-3500
www.alvincollege.edu
Revised 8/12
Alvin Community College
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Process Technology
Process Technology
Process Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Certificate
First Semester
credits
First Semester
credits
Business Computer Applications or Microcomputer
Applications
4
Business Computer Applications or Microcomputer
Applications
4
Introduction to Process Technology
3
Applied Petrochemical Technology (Physics)
4
Applied Petrochemical Technology (Physics)
4
Introduction to Process Technology
3
Safety, Health and Environment
3
Safety, Health and Environment
3
Contemporary Mathematics I or College Algebra or
Comtemporary Math for Tech or
Technical Calculations
Process Technology I (Equipment)
4
3
Second Semester
credits
Second Semester
credits
Applied General Chemistry I
4
Composition I
3
Process Technology II (Systems)
4
Process Instrumentation I
3
Quality, Statistical Process Control & Economics
3
Process Technology I (Equipment)
4
Process Instrumentation I
3
Applied General Chemistry I
4
Third Semester
credits
Process Technology III (Operations)
4
Process Troubleshooting
4
Process Technology Certificate
40
Social & Behavioral Science - (select one from Core
Curriculum)
3
Third Semester
credits
Composition II or Technical Communication
3
Quality, Statistical Process Control & Economics
(online only)
3
Process Technology II (Systems)
4
Process Instrumentation II
4
Communication Skills - (select one from Core Curriculum)
3-4
Fourth Semester
credits
Industrial Processes or Internship-Process
Technology
4
Process Technology III (Operations)
4
Process Troubleshooting
4
Visual & Performing Arts or Humanities - (select one
from Core Curriculum)
Process Technology (A.A.S.) Degree
– credit hours
- credit hours
3
66-67
Alvin Community College